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Some oral bacteria associated with development of high blood pressure in postmenopausal women

Some oral bacteria were associated with the development of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, in postmenopausal women, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

2 Mar 2022

Early menopause puts women at greater risk of dementia later in life

Women who enter menopause very early, before age 40, were found to be more likely to develop dementia of any type later in life compared to women who begin menopause at the average menopause-onset age of 50 to 51 years, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.

1 Mar 2022

COVID-19 severity is correlated with body composition

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the effect of changes in the abdominal well-being and physique on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

28 Feb 2022

New review highlights lack of women in leadership positions on cardiovascular clinical trials

Women remain underrepresented in leading cardiovascular clinical trials, which corresponds with underrepresentation and a lack of gender diversity among presenters at scientific meetings, according to a review published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

28 Feb 2022

Research shows intergenerational effects of preconception opioids in male offspring rats

New research from scientists at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University suggests opioid use before pregnancy-; even if not used during pregnancy itself-; could result in a higher likelihood that a mother's male offspring will develop type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

28 Feb 2022

Vaccination reduces risk of long-COVID

A new study posted on the medRxiv* preprint server investigated the difference between the likelihood of symptoms, 12 weeks after SARS-CoV-2 infection, among individuals who received two COVID-19 vaccination doses and unvaccinated individuals.

27 Feb 2022

The epidemiology of COVID-19 in Africa

A new study uses the Africa CDC generic protocol for obtaining COVID-19 seroprevalence data to understand the spread and epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2.

27 Feb 2022

Study provides better understanding of risk factors for postpartum depression

The risk for postpartum depression is highest among first-time mothers, mothers younger than 25 years old and mothers of twins, according to a survey of more than 1.1 million moms worldwide.

25 Feb 2022

UCLA expert urges caution on the adoption of AI technology to analyze breast tumors

Analyzing breast-cancer tumors with artificial intelligence has the potential to improve healthcare efficiency and outcomes. But doctors should proceed cautiously, because similar technological leaps previously led to higher rates of false-positive tests and over-treatment.

25 Feb 2022

Preoperative body image concerns may predict complications after breast reconstruction

Psychological factors, especially related to body image, may affect the risk of complications after breast reconstruction surgery, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

25 Feb 2022

Experiences of racism in adolescence linked to higher risk of depressive symptoms in adulthood

Black women who frequently experience racism before age 20 are at higher risk of reporting depressive symptoms in adulthood than those who had fewer experiences of racism in early life, according to a study by the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health.

25 Feb 2022

COVID-19's impact on the hopes and dreams of Australians

Researchers investigate the effect of COVID-19 on the hopes and dreams of Australians.

24 Feb 2022

Deep-learning based image reconstruction approach may improve detection of breast cancer

Researchers have developed a new image reconstruction approach that could contribute to better breast cancer detection. The deep learning algorithm overcomes a major hurdle in multi-modality imaging by allowing images to be recovered in real time.

24 Feb 2022

Abortion services in England to return to pre-pandemic arrangements

Abortion services will return to pre-pandemic arrangements from August, following the end of temporary measures put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic which allowed the access of pills for early medical abortion via a teleconsultation and to take both pills at home.

24 Feb 2022

Why pregnant people were left behind while vaccines moved at ‘warp speed’ to help the masses

Kia Slade was seven months pregnant, unvaccinated, and fighting for breath, her oxygen levels plummeting, when her son came into the world last May.

24 Feb 2022

Immune responses in patients with varying degrees of SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent research article published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers looked at immunological responses in relation to established risk factors for serious illness. This prospective cohort study reports on long-lasting SARS-CoV-2 specific antibody and T-cellular immune responses six months after infection in rt-PCR confirmed cases of different illness severity (community and hospitalized patients).

24 Feb 2022

Abdominal obesity may lead to greater risk of COPD and asthma in women

Obesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, may result in a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

23 Feb 2022

Women's Health News

Some oral bacteria associated with development of high blood pressure in postmenopausal women

Early menopause puts women at greater risk of dementia later in life

COVID-19 severity is correlated with body composition

New review highlights lack of women in leadership positions on cardiovascular clinical trials

Research shows intergenerational effects of preconception opioids in male offspring rats

Vaccination reduces risk of long-COVID

The epidemiology of COVID-19 in Africa

Study provides better understanding of risk factors for postpartum depression

UCLA expert urges caution on the adoption of AI technology to analyze breast tumors

Preoperative body image concerns may predict complications after breast reconstruction

Experiences of racism in adolescence linked to higher risk of depressive symptoms in adulthood

COVID-19's impact on the hopes and dreams of Australians

Deep-learning based image reconstruction approach may improve detection of breast cancer

Abortion services in England to return to pre-pandemic arrangements

Why pregnant people were left behind while vaccines moved at ‘warp speed’ to help the masses

Immune responses in patients with varying degrees of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Abdominal obesity may lead to greater risk of COPD and asthma in women

New studies explore the potential role of bariatric surgery in reducing breast cancer risk

Periconceptional maternal smoking associated with delay in embryonic development

Genetic mutation associated with perceived inadequate milk supply in mothers

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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